Abortion on the ballot in Colorado and Louisiana

Choosing a president won't be the only decision voters in Colorado and Louisiana will make on Tuesday.

• Nov 3, 2020

Voters to decide ballot initiatives

Washington Post political reporter Dave Weigel spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about some of the initiatives on state ballots this year, including potential new rules for gig economy workers, legalizing marijuana and psychedelic drugs, and removing clauses about slavery and indentured servitude from state constitutions.

• Oct 29, 2020
• 6:09

Firefighters save cabin from wildfire and leave note for owner

A man received two surprises after the East Troublesome Fire ravaged everything in its path near Granby, Colorado.

• Oct 27, 2020

Firefighters save man's home and leave note

A Colorado man, who thought his home would be ravaged by the East Troublesome Fire, found his house still standing — and a special message from firefighters. Jamie Yuccas has the story.

• Oct 27, 2020
• 1:27

What makes a Guinness World Record?

For adjudicators from Guinness World Records, it takes some record-setting nerves to judge a world-record attempt as successful. Guinness may get a thousand applications every week to break a world record, and during a time of pandemic, when social distancing prevents mass-participation records, they have even set up weekly at-home challenges. But you have to go outdoors to pursue what one team in Colorado recently attempted: the world's largest fireworks shell ever launched. Lee Cowan reports.

• Oct 25, 2020
• 7:48

Wildfire threat & tropical storm forecast

Fierce winds are raising concerns about wildfires in California. Meanwhile in the Caribbean, Tropical Storm Zeta continues to strengthen. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN with details.

• Oct 26, 2020
• 8:30

Colorado wildfires continue to devastate the region

The second largest wildfire in Colorado history has burned through nearly 300 square miles, larger than the city of Chicago. The fire is less than 10% contained. Omar Villafranca reports.

• Oct 24, 2020
• 1:39

Hurricane force gusts prompt extremely critical fire risk in California

Meanwhile, record shattering cold brings heavy snow and wind chills below zero to Colorado.

• Oct 25, 2020

Extreme weather slams the West

Powerful winds are expected to hit parts of California, and could lead to hundreds of thousands without power. Meanwhile, Colorado continues to battle ferocious wildfires that have scorched some 300 square miles. CBS News' meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli has the latest.

• Oct 25, 2020
• 1:43

Colorado firefighters battle the state's largest wildfires in history

More than 700 firefighters are now battling the East Troublesome Fire, which has already burned an area larger than the city of Chicago.

• Oct 24, 2020

Two largest wildfires in Colorado history could merge

A wildfire burning in Colorado, which has charred an area larger than the city of Chicago, could merge with an even bigger fire located just a few miles away. Omar Villafranca reports.

• Oct 23, 2020
• 2:09

Colorado governor on state's response to wildfires

The East Troublesome Fire​ burned more than 200 square miles in about 24 hours.

• Oct 23, 2020

Colorado wildfire explodes in size, forcing evacuations

A wildfire burning in Colorado has grown more than 100,000 acres over the span of a few hours.

• Oct 23, 2020

5 people unaccounted for as Colorado wildfires grow to record size

East Troublesome Fire charred more than 200 square miles of northern Colorado in a day, and it's threatening to merge with a larger blaze.

• Oct 23, 2020

Colorado wildfires show "climate change is here and now"

As bad as this year has been, scientists warn it's "unlikely that the records from 2020 will stand for long."

• Oct 22, 2020

Colorado wildfire burning 6,000 acres per hour is "getting worse"

The historic fires are fueled by "extreme drought conditions" in the state.

• Oct 22, 2020

Historic wildfires spread throughout Colorado

Sheriffs' deputies led a dramatic effort Wednesday night to evacuate residents from their homes as flames and plumes of smoke filled the northern Colorado sky. More than 440,000 acres of land in Colorado and Wyoming are being affected by the wildfires. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Oct 22, 2020
• 1:55

Woman's pet deer gores neighbor walking her dog

Authorities said the woman was hospitalized overnight for serious lacerations to her head, cheek and legs.

• Oct 22, 2020

Colorado wildfires destroy homes

The CalWood fire in Boulder County, Colorado, burned more than two dozen homes, and it's just one of the wildfires currently raging in the state. CBS Denver's Conor McCue reports.

• Oct 19, 2020
• 2:30

Nature: Colorado forest

"Sunday Morning" witnesses an early snowfall at the San Juan National Forest near Durango, Colorado. Videographer: Scot Miller.

• Oct 18, 2020
• 2:02

Colorado governor talks state's COVID-19 vaccine plan

Governor Jared Polis spoke after Denver officials rolled out a tougher mask mandate and said they will impose new restrictions on public and private gatherings.

• Oct 16, 2020

Largest wildfire in Colorado history burns over 167,000 acres

The blaze, which is expected to surge again into the weekend, has surpassed 167,000 acres.

• Oct 16, 2020

Denver shooting suspect to be charged with second-degree murder

Matthew Dolloff, 30, could now face between 16 and 48 years in prison for the death of 49-year-old Lee Keltner.

• Oct 15, 2020

An inside look at America's fastest train

Amtrak's new, faster Acela trains are expected to start carrying passengers in late 2021. The rollout continues despite the railroad beginning the process of furloughing about 2,000 employees. Kris Van Cleave goes to the Colorado factory for an inside look.

• Oct 9, 2020
• 3:49

Police commission upholds firing of cop who hog-tied detainee

The Commission said former officer Levi Huffine's "total disregard" for his detainee's health and safety was inhumane, and a "direct discredit" to him, and the Aurora Police Department.

• Oct 6, 2020

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